Super Tenere 1200

[Eddieb]

Serious Super Ten pRon

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=626274

[NZsarge]

Liked everything accept the coloured fairing blade, that was naff. Some nice kit in there though, just quietly.

[Taz]

I still don't get it.....

[Squiggles]

http://kiwiridermagazine.blogspot.co...ldcrosser.html

[Digitdion]

I rode the super tenere the other week. A nice bike. Yeah its heavy but well designed as once moving you do not notice it at all. Engine has loads of low down grunt. Yamaha say its not to compete with the 1200gs. Thats a load of bull shit as this bike is a japanese version of the bmw in my honest opinion. Size wise they feel exactly the same. A nice bike. But i will stick with my 990.

[Oscar]

I rode the super tenere the other week. A nice bike. Yeah its heavy but well designed as once moving you do not notice it at all. Engine has loads of low down grunt. Yamaha say its not to compete with the 1200gs. Thats a load of bull shit as this bike is a japanese version of the bmw in my honest opinion. Size wise they feel exactly the same. A nice bike. But i will stick with my 990.

I agree - it's direct competitor for the GS.
Great on the road, capable off it (reverse for KTM).

[Shadowjack]

Finally got around to having a short ride on this thing. At 1.96m, my prime concern was cockpit size - even with the seat in the low position, this is a bike that fit pretty much like a glove. Comfort? - what Big Dave said. With a strong-ish headwind, more than enough power to push my 125kg windsock shape along without wringing it's neck. I was more than happy with the TDM850 - what have I gone and done...

[NZsarge]

I was more than happy with the TDM850 - what have I gone and done...

Buy the Super Ten, chuck some Dunlop Roadsmart's on it and go hard...

[cold comfort]

"Sold" my Multi- almost feels like I'm paying someone to take it away but that's depreciation and market forces i guess. However, weather permitting am taking a S/T for a tour next weekend (courtesy of MCR) so should be interesting. (Also want to check out a 990 and it would be great to compare the new Triumph as well before deciding ).

[Crim]

"Sold" my Multi- almost feels like I'm paying someone to take it away but that's depreciation and market forces i guess. However, weather permitting am taking a S/T for a tour next weekend (courtesy of MCR) so should be interesting. (Also want to check out a 990 and it would be great to compare the new Triumph as well before decoding ).

Decoding - is it getting that technical? seriously keep us up to date on your thoughts and what you decide and your thoughts on bikes tested - all information is good to file away for when I win lottery or manage to sell wife or one of the kids

[Moki]

Hired one of these for the Burt the other week and did a couple thou kms on it. Fantastic balance and low-down torque. It's heavier than an 1150GSA but feels much lighter, actually. Very nice rig with big carrying capacity although shit stock panniers. Pretty cool adjustable seat and that S/T mode button. Pity about leaving the grip heaters out.

Quite smooth when plodding along. Give it some stick and the motor feels more like a V-twin. Prolly somefink to do with the 270 degree crank layout, although I'm sure there's a bit of some variable valve jiggerypokery going on there as well. Very impressive lump.

So, would I get one? No. Not impressive enough to give up both the GSA and KLR for.

[TINA RAY]

Hi,
I have just found and joined Kiwibiker
Haven't been back in the country long and am looking to do some excursions.
Are there any other owners in Auckland ?

[gammaguy]

shock

yamaha super ten in thread back from dead shocker

[NordieBoy]

Shock

Someone has actually got an S10/12

[Eddieb]

Hi,
I have just found and joined Kiwibiker
Haven't been back in the country long and am looking to do some excursions.
Are there any other owners in Auckland ?

Welcome Tina

Ignore the 2 above, not much of a welcoming committe really. I've only seen one Super Tenere 1200 on the road in NZ, there doesn't seem to be many around unless they are all hiding somewhere.